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CBD’s Mechanisms in the Body: How This Amazing Cannabinoid Keeps You Healthy
Chapter 2: Cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp oil has taken center stage recently as a way to address many areas of ...
CBD and Its Role in Calming Stress
Fear, stress, and anxiety are normal responses triggered when the body perceives threats to survival. However, in modern times, we ...
Phase IIb RCT-EPA Trial: Unveiling the Potential of MAG-EPA in Prostate Cancer Management
A Grim Reality: The Prostate Cancer Burden Prostate cancer remains a critical public health issue, affecting the lives of men ...
Strong Antibiotics May Promote the Growth of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the Gut
A study published in Nature Communications shows that antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut.
Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s Pathology
A study published in Cell Metabolism found that mice on time-restricted feeding schedules had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain. ...
Beyond the Kidney Stone: Are Oxalates Affecting Your Patients?
Are you missing the possibility of oxalates contributing to your patient’s fatigue, inflammation, pain, or chronic infections? In the absence ...
Phytosterol Supplements May Slow Hearing Loss
In a study published in the journal PLOS Biology, Argentinian researchers show that common phytosterol supplements can help slow age-related hearing loss in mice.
Nutrition Shown to Improve Vision in Preterm Infants
In a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe, Swedish researchers found that preterm infants who received fatty acid supplementation had better vision by ...
Longevity Medicine 101: Part 1
Introduction Longevity, the desire to extend our lifespan while preserving health and vitality, has been a fascination throughout human history. ...
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Healthspan Demystified: Key Nutrients for Metabolic Health and Performance
When you think of dietary supplements with healthspan-boosting potential, which ingredients come to mind first (or show up in your patient protocols regularly)? Is it resveratrol? Creatine? Collagen? Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? Or something more niche, like spermidine or ergothioneine? Your personal selection ...
Healthy Aging Starts in the Gut: Why Digestion Matters More After 50
Explore how stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, bile production, and nutrient absorption change with age—and how lifestyle factors and targeted digestive supplements may support healthy digestion after 50.
Can a Small Daily Dose of Vitamin K2 Support Bone Health?
A randomized trial found that 100 mcg of vitamin K2 improved osteocalcin activation in healthy adults. But does that mean stronger bones?
Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those ...
Is Your Patient Ready for Sauna? The Missing Step in Heat Therapy Protocols
Sauna is one of the most evidence-backed lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular and brain health—but its benefits are not automatic. In chronically stressed, depleted patients, the same thermal dose that extends healthspan in Finnish cohorts can act as additional allostatic load.
Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions
A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions ...
The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients transition through menopause—and the protective effects of estrogen drop—their risks amplify. Women require a personalized approach to ...
AHCC and Immunity: Evidence-Based Insights into Comprehensive Immune Support
From infection protection to disease prevention—how this shiitake mushroom extract offers comprehensive immune support for all your patients. For centuries, shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms have been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, valued for their ability to promote immunity, vitality and longevity. ...
Comprehensive Joint Support: Science-Backed Solutions
An evidence-based protocol can ease aches and pains, tame inflammation, and help active patients stay in the game. All active patients, from weekend warriors to aging athletes, face a variety of physical challenges, ranging from shifts in muscle mass and flexibility to ...
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